Lebanon: 226 civilians and military wounded in Tripoli protests

SANAA, Jan. 28 (YPA) – The number of people injured in the protests that engulfed the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli has risen to 226, the national news agency reported.

At least  35 people have been sent to hospitals and 67 received medical assistance at the site, according to the NNA News Agency.

The emergency services have reportedly registered 31 hospitalizations and 93 injured people who were provided with treatment at the site.

Al-Mayadeen broadcaster reported about some 20 injured law enforcement officers.

Citizens of Tripoli have taken to the streets in protest of harsh living conditions wrought on by the economic crisis.

The demonstrators are also protesting the coronavirus lockdown, claiming it has impacted their livelihoods.

The political crisis in Lebanon was sparked by the poor economic situation in fall 2019.

E.M